# MITRE and ORNL Launch Oak Ridge Computing Institute

MITRE and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) established the Joint Institute for Computational and Super Intelligence Advantage (JICSA) to develop, evaluate, and transition AI, quantum computing, and other advanced-computing capabilities for national security missions. The institute plans joint projects and investments and will work with industry, creating potential collaboration and technology-application opportunities, but the announcement identifies no solicitation, contract value, or procurement contact. The related 2027 Defense R&D Summit is scheduled for February 4, 2027, and will cover AI, quantum computing, and other defense technologies.

- Companies with relevant AI, quantum, or advanced-computing capabilities can assess potential fit for industry collaboration and technology transition with the institute; the announcement does not identify a formal bidding process.
- Procurement teams should distinguish this joint initiative from a contract opportunity: no solicitation, contract number, value, or point of contact is provided.
- The February 4, 2027 Defense R&D Summit offers a scheduled industry forum focused on related defense technologies.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

### Vendors
- MITRE (JICSA joint institute co-lead)

### Key Quotes
> By partnering with MITRE, we have an opportunity to unite complementary expertise, expand the reach of our innovations, and deliver novel solutions for the missions we serve.
> — Stephen Streiffer, Director of Oak Ridge National Laboratory

### Sources
- [MITRE, ORNL Launch Computing Institute for National Security](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/mitre-ornl-jicsa-advanced-computing-national-security) - ExecutiveBiz